PapaTime

Spec sheet

Purpose

PapaTime is an iPhone and iPad parental-control app where a child manages a screen-time budget set by a parent.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Audience

PapaTime describes itself as designed for families with children roughly aged 6–14.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

Paid from

4.99Read 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

Integrations

The product uses Telegram for the parent interface, Apple FamilyControls and DeviceActivity for device restrictions, Firebase for data, and Stripe for subscription billing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Privacy

PapaTime says it does not sell data, run advertising, or access the child’s browsing history, location, messages, microphone, or photo library.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Activity reports

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

App blocking

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

Bedtime and app rules

Parents can set schedules and bedtime, keep selected apps always allowed, and send a Telegram message to override bedtime for one night.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Budget controls

Parents set a daily ceiling in Telegram, and children can spend it in 15- or 30-minute blocks without asking for each session.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Child data

The site says it processes operational child data such as a random device identifier, token and chore records, and session history, but does not record which apps were used during a session.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Chores and tokens

Optional chores or reading can earn tokens that children redeem for extra screen time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Data storage

App data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore in the us-central1 region, and the policy says data outside the United States is transferred there for processing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Device platforms

iosRead 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

Limits

PapaTime applies only to the iPhone or iPad where it is installed and cannot see or block iMessage content.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Location tracking

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

Offline behavior

Active sessions and restrictions work on the device without network access; Telegram changes need connectivity to sync and then apply offline.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Open source

The iPhone and iPad app, Telegram bot, and Firebase backend are AGPL-3.0 open source; the website and Stripe billing are closed source.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Parent interface

Parents manage settings and check status through a Telegram bot that accepts plain-English text and voice messages.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Screen-time schedules

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · trypapatime.com

Support and deletion

Users can request help by email or delete data through the app or Telegram bot; the FAQ says deletion requests are handled within 7 days.Read 7 Oct 2026 · trypapatime.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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